29 Rantatie (Koli), 83960, Lieksa
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A large paved parking area at the Koli ski resort, offering plenty of space for motorhomes and a quiet overnight stay. Clean dry toilets and two barbecue shelters are available, but no motorhome utility services are mentioned. Hiking trails begin nearby, and the chairlift to the Koli visitor centre costs 12€ roundtrip. Access is via a maintained gravel road.
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Listing copied from our source, 48 days ago
Listing copied from our source, 48 days ago
Large asphalt parking area. The dry toilet is very nice! You can take a very charming chairlift up to the Koli visitor center (€12 round trip), or walk up. There is a small hut below and two barbecue areas. From the top, you can hike to Ukko-Koli and beyond. The visitor center is very nice, with a great shop and a lovely café.Translating
Great overnight stop if you’re visiting Koli. Large paved parking area with plenty of space, clean dry toilets. Quiet night despite being close to the ski area. Not the most scenic parking, but very practical.
Great spot for a night or two - very large asphalt car park. Lots of space for motorhomes of all sizes.
Large asphalt parking area where overnight stays are allowed. Besides us, there was one caravan and one motorhome. Two clean shelters with good barbecue facilities, and some firewood. Clean dry toilet; bring your own toilet paper. Peaceful night. Overnight stays or camping are prohibited almost everywhere. Here, it is currently allowed.Translating
I was there in August. Very quiet, and you can start a hike from there.Translating
Big and free parking just next to the ski lift and hiking trials. Access by the gravel road. We did not sleep there as we read it is forbidden, but once we come in the morning, it was full of others who definitely spend the night there, so it is manageable ;-)
Well-paved parking area on Friday evening; a few locals also came there to sleep. No prohibition signs. Leveling blocks are needed. Very good starting point for hikes, behind the chairlift. Koli Harbour is 1.4 km away via the trail.Translating
Super nice spot with lots of space! The dry toilets are clean and the whole area is clean. We stayed here with four other campers.Translating
A good overnight spot, spacious, with a toilet, and quiet at night. When leaving the parking area, turn right and drive 200 m along the dirt road to reach a fantastic sandy beach with mountain views. It feels like Italy!Translating
We spent the night there to visit the park the next day. Clean and quiet. The parking area is new, and although the road is gravel, it is maintained and easy to access. There is also free mobile reception and places to make a fire near the ski visitor center next to the parking area.Translating
Large sloped parking area, not glamorous, on asphalt, after 1,700 m of rocky track. No camping prohibition, very quiet at night, no services.Translating
We wanted to stay another night after enjoying a beautiful trail in the park, but toward evening a car arrived and skidded around the parking area, so we moved to the nearest ABC instead. What a shame—it seemed very peaceful. It may have been a one-off, since there were no other skid marks on the asphalt.Translating
One of the few options near Koli National Park. The place is slightly tilted but acceptable for one night.Translating